North Platte 1935

The North Platte Airport has a long history with the aviation industry. Following World War I, airplanes were being used more frequently. In 1920, the Postal Service wanted to expand airmail facilities and make a transcontinental effort. Two years after the inaugural flight, the North Platte airport became the first lighted airport. Years later, North Platte s airport was also used to test radio communications between the air and ground.